Terms of Use

Last Updated: 5 August 2025

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Nature of This Website

This website is an independent personal blog used to document and comment on real events, lived experiences, and matters of public interest.
It does not represent any organisation, business, school, trust, or government entity.

Unless stated otherwise, all expressions and interpretations are the personal views of the author.

2. Content Accuracy and Disclaimer

Content is published in good faith based on available information at the time of writing.

This website may include:

  • Personal experiences and perspectives

  • Commentary on public issues

  • Summaries of documents and discussions

  • Interpretations of events, policy, and social dynamics

Other people may have different understandings of the same events.

Nothing on this website is intended as:

  • Legal advice

  • Professional advice

  • Financial or strategic guidance

Readers should seek qualified professionals for advice relevant to their circumstances.

3. Use of Content

You are welcome to:

  • Read, share, and link to content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or adapt the content for commercial or derivative use

  • Repost articles in full without permission

  • Present the work as your own

Quoting or referencing content requires clear attribution: “The Quiet Record” + direct link.

4. User Submissions and Communication

You may contact the site owner, anonymously or otherwise.

By submitting information, you confirm that:

  • You have the right to provide it,

  • It may be read and stored for review,

  • It may be summarised, referenced, or incorporated into commentary in anonymised form, unless you provide explicit consent for attribution.

Submitting information does not create any professional, advisory, or confidential client relationship.

Messages that are harassing, defamatory, promotional, or threatening may be ignored, blocked, or reported.

5. Privacy

Personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
No personal details will be shared unless required by law or explicitly agreed to.
See the Privacy Policy for details.

6. Third-Party Content

Links to external websites are provided for reference only.
The Quiet Record has no control over third-party content and does not endorse or guarantee its accuracy.

Public documents, proposals, and statements may be quoted for commentary under Fair Dealing (NZ Copyright Act) for the purposes of criticism, reporting, research, or public interest discussion.

7. Intellectual Property

All original written content, structure, and presentation on this site is the intellectual property of the blog owner, unless otherwise noted.

Public correspondence included for commentary is used lawfully and remains the property of its original authors.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, the site owner is not liable for:

  • Any loss or harm arising from use of this website

  • Emotional or reputational impact resulting from commentary or analysis

  • Actions taken by readers based on content published here

Use this site at your own discretion.

9. Edits, Removal, and Future Changes

The site owner may update, correct, or remove content at any time and for any reason.
These Terms may be updated periodically, and continued use indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

11. Contact

Questions or concerns may be raised via the Contact page or by email.
Anonymous communication is permitted, though responses may be limited.